Sermons on Peter Rescued:

The Apostle Simon, Called "The Zealot", And Also The Apostle Jude. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

One reason Simon is called "the Zealot" is to distinguish him from the Apostle Simon Peter. -- He was againts the Roman oppression.

#10 ~Apostle Simon, the Zealot ~~ 2-8-14 And the Apostle Judas, Thaddeus, Lebbaeus --same person ~ son of James. Today we'll continue with our study of the apostles, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

Two Broke Preachers

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 6, 2013

Peter and John were just two broke preachers but they were God’s preachers and that's what made the difference.

Introduction: When Jesus called on His disciples, He did not sit them down one by one to negotiate their salary. He did not ask them for a resume, He did not ask them for a reference because no one knew them better than He did. There’s no explanation in the Bible as why He chose His twelve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Everything We Need!" Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Aug 27, 2018

#1 out of 2 Peter. We learn that we have "everything we need" through the true knowledge of Jesus Christ.

EVERYTHING WE NEED! "Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; seeing that His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Shares Where Jesus Lives

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 15, 2020

The text asks us, "Come and see" where Jesus lives or that s what Jesus told Peter and Andrew.

John 1:29-42 “John Shares, Where Jesus Lives” • Home or the places we live seem to Take away stuff, It’s a Place we get breath again, • Havens of rest is home, we even call Heaven Home don’t we 1. John shares with us the ministry of Jesus • His ministry is to “Take Away” John declares ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking Barriers

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 8, 2021

What prejudices do we hold? This message deals with the conversion of Cornelius to Christ - and the "conversion" of Peter to evangelize gentiles.

Text: Acts 10 Title: Building Bridges... Breaking Barriers... Subject: How did God overcome barriers to reach the gentiles? Complement: by extraordinary means – including the “conversion” of Peter! Big idea: “God calls us to partner with him in breaking barriers and building bridges.” I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refreshing.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2022

Peter preaches this message to his fellow Jews, admonishing them to repent. Turn away from idols, and unbelief—turn to Jesus.

Refreshing. Acts 3:19TPT Peter preaches this message to his fellow Jews, admonishing them to repent. Turn away from idols, and unbelief—turn to Jesus. This cleansing, this refreshing, would give every believer a new perspective on life. Because of the Holy Spirit, these believers would carry the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Acts 16:16-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Living In Perilous Times

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 24, 2022

2 Timothy; 1, 2, 3 John and 1 & 2 Peter are all books that deal with the PERILOUS TIMES that are to come.

When we read II Timothy we can easily detect that the apostle Paul was greatly concerned about young Timothy. Let me show you the concern. IN CHAPTER ONE Paul reminded Timothy that his mother and grandmother had raised him right. In II Timothy 1:5 Paul says, “When I call to remembrance the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Walking On The Water

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 1, 2021

Someone has said, only Jesus can walk on water. We need to remember Simon Peter walked on water also.

Steps to Walking on the Water (Matthew 14:22-32) Introduction: Someone has said, only Jesus can walk on water. We need to remember Simon Peter walked on water also. I have a sermon on this text called "The Storm" that I have preached almost everywhere I went. Not because it is that good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Catching Sinners

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2023

The Mediterranean News Service interviews a Pharisee and Simon Peter to get their reactions to Jesus having called a tax collector to follow him.

RM Good morning. This is Rufus Milo of the Mediterranean News Service with a special report live from Judea. Over the past few weeks we’ve been closely following the growing controversy over Galilean rabbi Yeshua bar Joseph, whose revolutionary message continues to attract followers from all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Head Of The Corner Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 24, 2024

Just imagine Peter, John and now this healed man all detained. The reason; A man was healed without the permission of the leaders of the Temple.

“The Head Of The Corner” Acts 4:5-11 Just imagine Peter, John and now this healed man all detained. The reason; A man was healed without the permission of the leaders of the Temple. They spent the night in jail and I can only imagine what is going through their minds. Since we have no statements ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Twelve Apostles: Jesus’ Crew Of Ordinary Dudes (Matthew 10:1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 18, 2025

Matthew 10 begins with the names of the twelve ordinary men whom Jesus chose to be His disciples. We start with Simon Peter.

In this chapter, we are introduced to the twelve men who will carry out the message of Jesus to the nation of Israel and inevitably to the world. None of them were scholars or religious officials. They were twelve ordinary men, some of whom were fishermen by trade and probably knew each other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, Acts 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Church Business Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 2, 2024

As we walk through the Book of Acts we hear Peter speaking about the subject of Judas Iscariot and had a business meeting

“Church Business” Acts 1:15-26 As we walk through the Book of Acts we hear Peter speaking about the subject of Judas Iscariot, who had betrayed Jesus and then went a hanged himself. Vs. 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Believers’ Promise

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Mar 5, 2025

II Peter 3:9 Human life is limited, we often fail to reach our standard as a normal human being.

BELIEVERS’ PROMISE II Peter 3:9 Human life is limited, we often fail to reach our standard as a normal human being. One is considered to have reached that standard once one can live in the right path day by day. Apparently this normal standard is hard to obtain. Actually the standard set by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Explores Jesus' call to Peter and Andrew, their immediate response, and how we can similarly respond to God's call in our lives.

Good morning, my friends! It's a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're gathered here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let's start off by reading our Scripture passage for today, straight from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Topics: Open, Call

Eternal Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores finding hope in adversity through God's eternal promises and renewing our minds, as guided by 1 Peter 1.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in His name, to feel the warmth of fellowship and the power of collective faith. Today, we have the privilege to sit at the feet of our Lord and learn from His Word. It's a privilege, indeed, to be able to open ...read more

Topics: Hope, God